Owner Comments:
ANA/CWNA MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Deep Cameo Proof — Pedigreed #175/250
*Ultra cameo silver proof medal which appears nearly flawless; exceptional eye-appeal. Tangerine sunset toning is exhibited around the perimeter/peripherals of the obverse whereas the reverse is brilliant frosty blast white. — An absolutely exquisite specimen of the highest caliber; just shy of “perfect.”. The piece is visually remarkable and utterly stunning. - Of a mere 250 examples struck, I am certainly grateful to have not just “one” but “two” examples of slightly different variations included in this collection. Serial number 175 and 228 of just 250 issued. — The counterpart in this collection is of identical design except for a counterstamp on the reverse that was pressed a decade after the original striking of this commemorative. The stamp was used for and indicates the 2006 115th ANA Convention in Denver, CO.*
ANA/CWNA MEDAL BACKGROUND:
An absolutely fascinating issue that was used at 2 separate ANA Denver Conventions exactly a decade apart from one another. — Commemorative medal struck in recognition of the Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association’s first American Numismatic Association Pre-Show for the 105th ANA Convention/World's Fair of Money in 1996 as noted on the obverse. The event was held from August 14-17, 1996, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and was hosted by the Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association; hence the issuance of this medal. — Interestingly, this piece was then counterstruck 10 years later at the 115th ANA Convention/World's Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado. The reverse incuse design reads “115th ANA CONV - DENVER, COLORADO / 2006 / CWNA.” Various counterstruck examples have up to 2 counterstrikes of this design on the reverse, and not all are centered. A example is included in this collection. The entirety of the original medal is embossed. The 2006 convention was held from August 16-19, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and was hosted by the the Denver Coin Club.
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The obverse design depicts the logo of the Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association. The CWNA unfortunately dissolved in 2014, making this piece all the more illusive and historically important to not just this collection, but Colorado numismatics in general.
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CWNA Medal Collection:
Although there is not an official guide for CWNA medals, “tokencatalog” has numerous issues documented. Based on all my investigation, I believe I have uncovered most of what was issued. Below is the list of all CWNA medals I am aware of, as well as if they are included in this collection or still outstanding (N/A listed if not included in collection). These have been grouped by issue and/or similar issue. Rarity, based on what’s known, is also listed:
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Bronze (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*): SCARCE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Bronze (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*/Pedigree: FCCC 1971): SCARCE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Nickel (Owned; Pending NGC Grading): RARE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: 1/10 10K Gold Filled (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*/Pedigree: Best of Show Longmont, Colo. April 26, 1970): RARE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Sterling Silver (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*): EXTREMELY RARE
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- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Bronze (NGC MS-67)
- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Gilt (NGC MS-65): RARE
- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Silver Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): RARE
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- 1974 CWNA 3rd Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-63 DPL)
- 1974 CWNA 3rd Annual Spring Convention: Brass (N/A): RARE
- 1975 CWNA 4th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-66 PL): VERY RARE
- 1975 CWNA 4th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (N/A): EXTREMELY RARE
- 1976 CWNA 5th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67)
- 1976 CWNA 5th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL): RARE
- 1977 CWNA 6th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67 PL)
- 1977 CWNA 6th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (Pending NGC Grading): RARE
- 1978 CWNA 7th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67 DPL)
- 1978 CWNA 7th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL): RARE
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- 1977 CWNA Obverse Design: Clay Welty AVA, CWNA, TAMS Colorado Collector: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL) RARE
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- 1996 CWNA 1st ANA Sanctioned Pre-Show Denver, CO: 1 Oz. Silver Medal Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): 250 Struck
- 1996 CWNA 1st ANA Sanctioned Pre-Show Denver, CO/2006 115th ANA Convention Denver, CO Counterstamp: 1 Oz. Silver Medal Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): 250 Struck; Original 1996 issue. Number counterstamped unknown.
RARITY: 250 (Total Struck)
NGC Census not available.
ANA/CWNA MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(CWNA, Proof Strike, .999 Silver, 31.1 grams [1Troy Oz.], 39mm, Round, Reeded Edge)
OBVERSE: Summer in Colorado - First Sanctioned ANA Pre Show / (CWNA logo in center) / Pikes Peak / Silver Mine / Colorado Wyoming / 1996 / Numismatic Association / No. 228 of 250
REVERSE: One Troy Oz. .999 Fine Silver
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
(1996 ANA CONVENTION - DENVER, COLORADO):
Oddly, very little information exists and is available regarding the 1996 ANA Convention held in Denver, Colorado with the exception of the dates, location, and host. The one source I have been able to locate is the original General Pamphlet titled “Official Program: 105th American Numismatic Association Convention 1996 : Denver, Colorado” (Publisher: [Boulder, Colorado : American Numismatic Association, 1996] — Description: 116 p.; 22 x 10 cm. — Other title: World's Fair of Money). There is only one copy available which can be checked out of the ANS (American Numismatic Society) Library in New York, NY. A virtual copy is not available to the public.